Rio 2016 Games: Work has begun but lots still to be done as city gets ready for its turn

families are being properly reallocated. "The impact the games are having on these families is being forgotten," said Orlando Alves Jr., who works at an urban planning institute at the Rio de Janeiro Federal University. "The Olympics will benefit many

AP source: Adelson giving $10 million to aid GOP

Casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson is making another huge campaign contribution ..... One of the world's richest men, Adelson is donating $10 million to the campaign ..... Koch brothers. A person familiar with Adelson 's pledge confirmed the donation Friday

Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has donated $10 million to the Koch ..... political fundraising machine of 2012. Adelson donated the money last weekend during ..... Associated Press and other news agencies. Adelson has already contributed $10 million

Former Sands exec alleges prostitution in Macau casino sites

revealed Thursday that billionaire Sheldon Adelson personally approved of prostitution and ..... Jacobs only to sensationalize the case. Adelson , a billionaire philanthropist and casino ..... properties. He sued the companies and Adelson three months later. In the lawsuit

Thiago Silva, Hulk and Marcelo included in Brazil soccer squad for London Olympics

players pre-selected by Menezes but didn't make the final cut are Chelsea defender David Luiz, Barcelona right back Daniel Alves and Espanyol forward Philippe Coutinho. Past stars such as Kaka, Robinho and Ronaldinho had already been ruled out. Menezes

Name: Sheldon Gary Adelson Date of Birth: Aug. 1, 1933 Company ..... patrons of his casino empire, Sheldon Adelson has been gambling his whole life. He ..... Born in Boston to Russian immigrants, Adelson started selling newspapers on street

Billionaire Adelson to Spend $35B on 'Mini Vegas'

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson said on Wednesday he plans to spend ..... with plans for a casino complex. Adelson , chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands ..... Spain for the European market," said Adelson , one of the world's richest men worth

Barca's Alves out of Copa del Rey final

Barcelona revealed on Wednesday that defender Dani Alves will miss the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao after ..... undergoing tests, it was determined that he will require surgery. Alves appeared in 33 La Liga contests for Barca this season, but

this election, with most of that going to GOP groups. The new rules have allowed major players like casino mogul Sheldon Adelson to contribute more than $20 million to support Republican candidates. President Barack Obama's campaign said Tuesday